Friday, October 30, 2009

Thanks to everyone who took the time to send me birthday wishes yesterday. I was frankly overwhelmed by how many people took the time to drop me a note for the occasion. I also received a few gifts from unexpected quarters that I also appreciated, particularly since, at my age, I no longer expect gifts on my birthday.

Most of my celebrating occurred last weekend rather than yesterday, but I did get to go out to dinner with my wife and children to mark the day. Much as I'd like to say that I "feel different" after reaching this milestone, I find that 40 is much like 30 (or 21 or 18 or 10, for that matter) -- yet another day I can be grateful for my undeservedly good life. Thanks again to everyone who contributed to it.

Terribly sorry for being abit out of the loop, James, I have been out of it with the flu for three days and I am just crawling out of a deep flu-inspired malaise this afternoon. I hope you had a superior 40th! Mine was in June, and as low key as I could make it, although my mom ended up in the Intesive Care Unit a week later.

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